Giants-Astros Preview 2008-08-12When San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum broke into the major leagues last spring, comparisons between him and Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt were common.A little more than a year later, it's hard to deny that Lincecum has the edge between the two.Li... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-12

Wigginton powers Astros past GiantsBrandon Backe got through the first inning, then led the Houston Astros to their fifth straight victory.Backe struck out six in seven effective innings, Ty Wigginton homered and drove in three runs and the Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monda... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-12

News analysis: Crawford placed on DLThe Tampa Bay Rays have placed outfielder Carl Crawford (finger) on the 15-day disabled list, due to a right middle finger tendon subluxation. His status for the remainder of the year is unknown.... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-11

Giants do their part, stun Dodgers againIf the San Francisco Giants can't be a part of the race for the division title in the NL West a pair of come-from-behind wins against their rival Dodgers will have to do.The Giants rallied against their division rival for the second straight day, scoring... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-11

Giants-Astros PreviewThe Houston Astros are poised to forge ahead despite the loss of a key player.The surging Astros try for a fifth straight victory and second since losing slugger Carlos Lee to injury when they open a four-game home set with the San Francisco Giants on Mon... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-11

Barry Bonds joins Giants' outfield reunionBarry Bonds told Giants fans Saturday night during a pregame ceremony honoring the team's former outfielders that he's not retired.Bonds, a free agent, was a surprise participant in festivities that were part of the Giants' yearlong celebration of their 5... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-10

Dodgers-Giants Preview 2008-08-10The Los Angeles Dodgers had to like their chances of claiming the NL West lead once they took an extra-inning lead and sent Jonathan Broxton to the mound for the bottom of the 10th Saturday night.After blowing that opportunity, they can't be quite as conf... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-10

Bonds on hand as Giants top L.A. in 10Aaron Rowand hit an RBI single through a drawn-in infield, and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday night in front of surprise guest Barry Bonds.After Jeff Kent homered lead... moreSubmitted on 2008-08-10